At the End of Despair

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At the End of Despair
Type	Act Quest
Quest Line(s)	Dark Side (Act Quests)
Level Req.	100
Area - Dungeon / Town	Otherworldly Dark Side - Aventus the Cradle of Despair
Quest Giver	Shinjang
Objective(s) Continue to search Aventus the Cradle of Despair.
Rewards 330,037 Exp 11,088 Gold
◄ Previous Quest(s) Chaotic Ego (Imperial Army Route)	Next Quest(s) ► Captured Faith

At the End of Despair is the fifth quest of the Dark Side Act Quest storyline.

Map

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Aventus the Cradle of Despair
A B C D E 1 1	Starting zones: Boss zones: Min. Fatigue: Max. Fatigue: Boss:	E1 A2 6 6  Approaching Despairing Tiamat

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Dialogue

Briefing

Shinjang Grandis is right. As the survivors, we have to fight, now with the burden of protecting the honor of those we lost. The weight on our shoulders is immense. Allen Grant This is the first war I've participated in, and I'm feeling this heavy sense of duty. Judy Ringwood Now, we have more of a reason to keep going. Let's keep looking for the Dark Knights.

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In-Dungeon

(Upon entering the Dungeon) Shinjang I'm sensing energy similar to Pureblood Despero's. Judy Ringwood I'm not as sensitive to the Imposter energy as the Archpriests, but I can feel the familiar energy of murder. Grandis Gracia Energy similar to Pureblood Despero's... It has to be of Tiamat, one of the Three Dark Knights. Allen Grant I don't want to make a hasty conclusion, but whoever this is, he's incomparable to the Imposters we've met so far. (Upon entering Room C1) (As the Imperial Army party advances forward, a large demonic creature wielding a lance falls from the sky and blocks their path. As the figure rises, a red gleam of light shines through the green cloud of smoke.) Approaching Despairing Tiamat Finally, you came to me. You're sticking your necks out for the reaper. Shinjang This time, we won't simply seal you away. Approaching Despairing Tiamat Hah hah hah. You want to fight me in this place full of Chaos's energy. Okay, I'll show you how arrogant you are. (Tiamat swings his lance and slams it on the ground as dark energy emanates from his body.) (Upon clearing Room C1) Approaching Despairing Tiamat (If the Adventurer is not an Avenger / Mistress) Adventurer, you're such a nuisance. (If the Adventurer is an Avenger / Mistress) What a shame! You've earned the power of Chaos, and yet you insist on walking the false path. You could easily become a Pureblood with that power. Adventurer (If the Adventurer is not an Avenger / Mistress) I'm doing what I must. (If the Adventurer is an Avenger / Mistress) I don't want to be a Pureblood. Approaching Despairing Tiamat Forget honor. From now on, I'm going to do everything I can to get rid of you. Judy Ringwood Hah, are you trying to run away now? Approaching Despairing Tiamat Everything is for Chaos. Grandis Gracia What are you trying to do? (Tiamat's cloak wraps around him and he disappears.) Judy Ringwood Did he run away? Shinjang No. I still feel his energy. This way! (As the party follows suit, Grandis stops briefly and turns back.) Grandis Gracia This... It's the same energy I felt in the tunnel... No. What am I thinking at such an important moment? (Upon entering Room B2) (As the party advances, their surroundings change to that of a swamp.) Shinjang Drat, where did he go? His traces are fading away. (Suddenly, an Impsoter resembling a jellyfish appears behind the party.) Infiltrator Trokka Ah, Despair, is this an opportunity you've granted to me? Okay, I won't disappoint you. (As the party is alerted to Trokka's presence, she vanishes into a cloud of bubbles and reappears before them.) Judy Ringwood Did he leave his soldiers behind to stall us for him? What a coward! (Judy's remark agitates Trokka.) Infiltrator Trokka Don't insult Despair. You'll die right here and now. (An ominous mist fills the air, causing the party to collapse. Only Grandis remains on her feet.) Shinjang Ugh... My strength... Allen Grant This is dangerous. Grandis Gracia Lemidios, please listen to my prayer... (Grandis readies a prayer, and green aura surrounds the party, enabling the Adventurer to get back on their feet.) Infiltrator Trokka What are you doing? Grandis Gracia Adventurer, only you and I can fight at this moment. Let's get rid of that Imposter first. (Upon clearing Room B2) (The defeated Trokka's body disperses into a cloud of bluish black smoke.) Judy Ringwood Ugh... I can barely lift my finger... Shinjang I can't even raise myself. This fog is terrible. Grandis Gracia I'm sorry. I want to help all of you, but... Allen Grant No. Focus your energy on the person who needs it the most. Shinjang Wait. No... Gah, it figures. I can feel Tiamat is close. Judy Ringwood This was a setup to get rid of us all at once. Grandis Gracia We can't handle being attacked right now. Allen Grant [ Brother / Sister ], could you go stop Tiamat with Sister Grandis? Shinjang No! That's too dangerous! Allen Grant Just keep him busy while we regroup. We'll join you soon. I don't want to be rude or put you n danger, but I can't think of any other solution at this moment. Grandis Gracia I agree with Brother Allen. If I can stop Tiamat before he reaches you, then I'll happily do it. Shinjang Grandis, you're already straining. I can see that. Grandis Gracia Don't worry, Shinjang. I'll be with the [ Brother / Sister ] here. Let's go. Tiamat can be here already. (Grandis runs ahead. The Adventurer pauses briefly looking at the rest of the party and follows suit.) (Upon entering the Boss Room) (The Adventurer and Grandis manage to catch up to Tiamat, much to his surprise.) Approaching Despairing Tiamat Are only the two of you left? So, the others did better than I expected. Grandis Gracia He thinks everyone else is dead. Good, let him. That's safer for the rest of- (Grandis falls to the ground.) Grandis Gracia Ugh! Adventurer Grandis! Approaching Despairing Tiamat Soon, there will be only one of you. (In an instant, Tiamat reappears behind Grandis with his spear pointed at her back.) Approaching Despairing Tiamat Die. (Suddenly, an unknown figure appears and pushes back Tiamat.) Approaching Despairing Tiamat Hah, Astaros's toy has managed to come this far. (The figure moves in-between Tiamat and Grandis.) Grandis Gracia You're... How...? Adventurer (If the Adventurer is not an Avenger / Mistress) That's...! (If the Adventurer is an Avenger / Mistress) (Nilvas!) Nilvas Gracia Grr... We have the [sic] common goal. Approaching Despairing Tiamat How arrogant! Show your respect to the Three Dark Knights! (Tiamat plunges his lance into the ground as his cloak surrounds him. His figure arises, mounted upon a steed emitting bluish green flames.) (Upon entering the Boss Room) (Tiamat's steed vanishes as he collapses to the ground.) Approaching Despairing Tiamat Ugh... Chaos... Returning this world... to chaos... No matter what... (Tiamat's body dissipates into a cloud of blackish green smoke. From behind, the rest of the party arrives.) Judy Ringwood Isn't he the Imposter from before? What is he up to? Nilvas Gracia Grr... (The Imposter quickly makes his escape.) Shinjang He ran away before I could ask him anything. Grandis Gracia ... Allen Grant Sister Grandis has overstrained herself. For now, we should focus on regrouping instead of that Imposter. Shinjang I followed the energy of the third Dark Knight, and it disappeared all of a sudden. Did you get rid of him? Allen Grant [ Brother / Sister ], you're so impressive. But you look exhausted now. Now, it's time I step in. (Allen mutters a prayer as a cross-shaped sigil appears behind him. White wings sprout from his back as he rises into the air, emitting a glowing light for a brief period. As he descends, Grandis is able to get back on her feet.) Shinjang This... Allen Grant I'm sorry I couldn't do this earlier. Judy Ringwood Healing power like this has to cost a lot of energy. Of course, you reserved it for the worst situation. Shinjang Thanks to you, we can move forward.

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Completion

Grandis Gracia ...That Imposter. This was the first time he really spoke. (If the Adventurer is an Avenger / Mistress) Adventurer ... Grandis Gracia I don't know why, but I've never heard his voice before and it feels... familiar.